Community DV Advocacy Program Shelter House Attendant

Tacoma, WA, USAReq #33

Friday, January 11, 2019

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

CLOSES: WHEN FILLED - Will conduct job review of applicants that apply prior to 1/25/19.

17. Assist with light housekeeping and cooking when a resident is unable to do so for herself and her family.

18. Provides some child care when needed.

19. Assist new residents in setting up their room.

20. Assist other staff with groups, talking circles, and House meetings.

21. Attends and actively participates in weekly staff meetings.

22. Maintains compliance of State, Federal and Trust Board grants.

23. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not supervise staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One-year certification from a college or technical school in the Human Services field is preferred; A minimum of a GED or High School Diploma is required and six months of domestic violence training or support group work experience and basic understanding of domestic violence dynamics is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily as long as the minimum requirements are met. Knowledge of computer applications in Word processing and spreadsheets is important to be able to perform job functions.

Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).

Language Skills

Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, clients, all levels of staff and management. Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read and comprehend. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and residents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management, employees and groups of people.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions and apply them to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Licenses or Certificates

Must pass a criminal background check; must not have any felony convictions.

Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington state driver’s license and proof of insurance. Driver’s License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from driving a GSA vehicle.

Other

Must be able to emotionally handle working with clients undergoing past or current trauma from domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and other trauma.

Knowledge and understanding of Domestic Violence dynamics.

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, children and groups.

Ability to persuade and problem solve.

Knowledge of post-traumatic stress syndrome and immediate and long terms effects of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

 The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk.

 The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 The noise level is low to moderate.

 The physical exertion is low to moderate.

Work is performed in a house setting.

 There are frequent employee and resident contacts during the work period.

 Position may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being addressed.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.